WTF introduction/housing issue

[Merlin66]

I've been wanting to get a second WTF for a while now. I've had my first for about a year. He's in a large tank, 36x17x12 or so, and I was wondering the proper way to introduce another frog. I have read that you should probably keep them separated for about 30 days to make sure the new frog is healthy. I have a smaller hexagonal shaped tank that easily fits inside my current tank. I was wondering if I'd be ok to house the new frog in this tank, inside the larger tank. I don't know if frogs can carry diseases that could become airborne, which is the only way I see a scenario like this affecting my current WTF. I feel that this housing situation would allow for similar temperature, humidity and light as my current tank. Any other way of housing the new frog would require buying a new light housing and a couple other materials. Thoughts and advice would be much appreciated. This is my first post on here although I've read posts on this site many times before. It's been incredibly helpful.

[Leefrogs]

Yes disease can be airborne. Suggestions are even to house in seprate rooms. You don't need lighting, as they require no UVA/UVB. Heating probably, for temporary uses, grab a human heating pad, low usually does the trick, depending on glass thickness. Mine is on medium for 4 hours and low later to maintain temp. If u didnt want to go that route, a flex neck lamp at walmart (8$) and a grow light bulb, 40 watt (5$) will do the trick. I think them being able to see eachother would cause stress, and for your current frog - loss of space. And 36x17x12= 31 gal. Make sure your new addition cannot be eaten by your frog. You may have to make more pernament living quarters. Kisa and I have babies, and both have long term housing

[Kisa]

I agree with Ginger, I think the best situation would be for you to grab a small tank and try to keep the new frog as far away from the already established animal as possible to keep them from getting stressed out. I have known people that have placed their frogs in smaller tanks inside their larger tanks for separation purposes, but this has been used for sudden illness as a quick fix so the sick from doesn't contaminate the water or physical touch the other frogs.

I have had my big WTF for three months and my baby for one month tomorrow, but he is still too small to introduce him to the main tank so I will have to keep him separated for another month or two. I have my baby in a ten gallon long with a water bowl, fake plant, and coconut hide on paper towel substrate (he's now 1 1/2 inches long). This is a cheap and easy way to keep your other frog separate for the quarantine period, ideally 30 days or longer. In addition to having my frogs in separate tanks, I have positioned them (although they have to be in the same room) so that neither of them can see each other inside their separate worlds.

I really do recommend going with Ginger's suggestions, she's really great about saving money. Transitioning a new frog can be really tough for the first few days, as you should know, so having the brand new frog exposed to your existing WTF so fast could cause it undue stress as well. If you're getting a new frog, it's best to follow stricter quarantine procedures.

[Merlin66]

Thanks guys, your advice is really helpful. I'll make sure I do get everything I need and err on the side of caution when I do decide to get another. I'll let you all know when I decide to go through the process.

[Kisa]

Thanks guys, your advice is really helpful. I'll make sure I do get everything I need and err on the side of caution when I do decide to get another. I'll let you all know when I decide to go through the process.

PLease do! I'd really like to see some pictures of the setup and your new frog when you get it, let us know!

[Leefrogs]

plan on a baby, as this is what breeders and stores will probably have. If u get one in fall they'll be 2 / 3 inches. Although kisa and I were lucky to find some babies in "the off season" and both were at local shops. Call around as shippings going to run 50$ or so, so that's just gas money if u find one close. I called out of state to find my baby.